Light therapy: light as an elixir of life

Especially now, in autumn and winter, we get far too little light, yet light is the elixir of life for us, puts us in a good mood and is both a caress to the soul and a source of strength. Modern medicine has also long since discovered the healing effects of light therapy. This is because it is not expensive and is usually very well tolerated. Light is enormously important: it makes us happy, it is good for the skin and it influences sleep. Today, therapists use light specifically for a wide range of complaints.

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via Anna-Lisa
11/14/2016, 09:47
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Light therapy: light as an elixir of life

PMS: light pulses promote hormone production

Therapy lamps with 10,000 lux help 80 percent of women with premenstrual symptoms such as mood swings, swollen breasts and bloating. The light controls the production of oestrogens and gestagens in the ovaries. In the second half of the cycle, you should have 30 minutes of radiation every day.

Osteoporosis: vitamin D strengthens the bones

Patients with osteoporosis usually suffer from a vitamin D deficiency. This valuable vitamin helps to store calcium in the bones and is produced with the help of sunlight. In winter, sunlight is not enough - three 20-minute sessions of light therapy are enough to prevent the disease.

Sleep disorders: Set your internal clock correctly

If your sleep-wake rhythm is disturbed, light therapy devices can reset your internal clock to normal time. Morning grouches, for example, should get half an hour of light immediately after waking up, early risers around 5 p.m., so that they don't get tired too early and wake up again in the middle of the night.

Pain: light therapy ensures good blood circulation

The rays of this infrared light therapy penetrate millimetres deep into our skin tissue and heat it up. This causes the blood vessels to dilate, blood circulation is significantly improved and painful substances can be removed more quickly. At the same time, more oxygen and immune cells are brought to the painful areas. Infrared helps with rheumatism, tension and joint pain. The lamp costs approx. 15 euros.